We are Ireland's only small press dedicated to literature of the fantastic. Named for the now subterranean waterway that flows through the bustling neighbourhood of Rathmines, Dublin's Swan River Press was founded in 2003 by author and editor Brian J. Showers. Since its inception, the press has specialised in literature of the Gothic, strange, and supernatural, with an emphasis on Ireland's past and present contributions to the genre.

In Spring 2013 we launched our flagship journal The Green Book: Writings on Irish Gothic, Supernatural and Fantastic Literature. This twice-yearly publication is a much-needed venue in which to explore and celebrate Irish genre literature in all its guises.

All of our publications, both inside and out, are attractively designed with an aim towards enhancing the reading experience. Our hardbound editions feature dustjackets, printed boards, sewn binding, head and tail bands, and are lithographically printed on high-quality stock. Our chapbooks and booklets are assembled and sewn by hand unless otherwise noted.

"Each [book] is produced in an edition of 400 copies with full colour dust jackets, and they are among the most attractive volumes to come to me for review, the care that has gone into their making and design is self-evident. Publisher Brian J. Showers has served his authors magnificently."

"Swan River Press has emerged as one of the most inspiring new presses over the past decade. Not only are the books beautifully presented and professionally produced, but they aspire consistently to high literary quality and originality, ranging from current writers of supernatural/weird fiction to rare of forgotten works by departed authors."

The Swan River Press needs your help! By making a contribution, Patrons provide the Swan River Press with vital support and encouragement. This contribution goes directly towards covering our day-to-day costs and also helps us plan for the press's future. Find out more about how to become a Patron.

REVIEW COPIES

If you are a reviewer or juror for an awards body, and would like a book for review, please contact Brian J. Showers at brian@swanriverpress.ie. It would also be helpful if you let us know the publication for which you write or award that you represent.

SUBMISSIONS

Submission guidelines for The Green Book can be found here. Further queries: brian@swanriverpress.ie
Please note that The Green Book does not publish fiction.

Submissions for book publication are by invitation only. Please direct general queries to brian@swanriverpress.ie.

In any case, we highly recommend that you read some of our titles before submitting.

REPLACEMENT DUST JACKETS

We have a small number of replacement dust jackets available in limited quantities. They are €15.00 for one, €5.00 per additional jacket in the same order, inclusive of postage and packaging. Please send all enquiries to brian@swanriverpress.ie

DUBLIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE

Dublin is the fourth UNESCO City of Literature, one of 28 UNESCO Cities of Literature worldwide. Since 2017, Dublin UNESCO City of Literature has provided Swan River Press with valuable support, not only for our publishing programme, but also for the Dublin Ghost Story Festival.

You can read more about Dublin UNESCO City of Literature's programming here.

DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Swan River Press does not sell or share our customers' personal data with third parties. As part of the sales process, we collect and retain the following information locally, as provided through paypal.com (unless otherwise arranged): name, postal address, and email address. This data is used expressly to fill orders and for our mailing list.

Our mailing list, which is very important to us, is operated through www.mailchimp.com. If you wish to stop receiving our newsletter, please unsubscribe using the link provided in each e-mail.

If you have concerns, would like to discuss our policy, or enquire about any personal data we may hold, please contact Brian J. Showers at brian@swanriverpress.ie